28 Tailgating Recipes That Are Total Winners
Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or simply looking for an excuse to eat good food, we can all agree that tailgating is hard to beat. Here, 28 recipes that’ll make you wish football season would never end.
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Pizza Muffins
Who says pizza has to be served in pie-form? (Certainly not us.)
Brussels Sprout Sliders
Think outside the bun.
Bacon Guacamole
Kick things up a notch.
Buffalo Cauliflower Nuggets
Trust us, you won’t even miss the meat.
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Italian Pinwheels
Perfectly portable, perfectly shareable.
EASY HOMEMADE MINI CORN DOGS
Don’t forget the dipping sauces.
Sweet Potato Hummus
Move over, chickpeas. You’ve got company.
CRISPY BUFFALO OVEN FRIES
Shhh, these crunchy bites never even touch the fryer.
Cuban Sliders
Probably the easiest party recipe of all time.
Salami, Aritchoke and Ricotta Pasta Salad
These are a few of our favorite things.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Fact: You can never have too many of these spicy bites on hand.
hawaiian bbq dog with mango, chili, pineapple and lime relish
It’s all about the toppings.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut-Butter Pretzel Bars
You didn't think we'd skip dessert, did you?
The Ultimate Party Sub
The easiest way to feed a hungry crowd.
spinach queso with crispy jalape?os
Forget salsa—this is what tortilla chips were made for.
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Chocolate Coconut Almond Bars
Basically a homemade Almond Joy.
Vegetarian Chili
It’s just not tailgating without a big pot of chili.
Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprout Bites
Make extra because we promise these will go fast.
15-Minute Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Psst: No one needs to know it’s rotisserie chicken.
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Mini Apple Tarts
America’s favorite dessert, bite-sized.
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Cauliflower Tater Tots
No potatoes, no problem.
BLT Macaroni Salad
A little bit of bacon never hurt anyone.
Sweet and Spicy Paleo Baked Chicken Wings
Because game day is nothing without wings.
Oven Baked S'mores
No fire pit necessary for these guys.
Brie-Stuffed Pretzel Bites
Better act fast—these are bound to disappear.
Chili Cheese Cups
The more cheese, the better.
Beef Empanada
FYI: These guys can be frozen for up to three months.
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Seven-Layer Dips
Let’s get this fiesta started.
Additional reporting by Alexandra Hough
